Hungary Opens Inline WC with a win over Argentina

Head coach Attila Hoffmann gave Dávid Duschek the start in net over Máté Garbacz, both goalies have made their first World Championship rosters. Before the game Hoffmann predicted a multi goal win for Hungary.

Argentina kept the Hungarian goal under pressure during the early minutes of the game, however Norbert Fekecs gave Hungary the early 1-0 lead at  the six minute mark. Argentina was not able to take advantage of the power plays as Hungary closed out the first period with a 1-0 lead.

Ákos Kiss and Attila Orbán both scored to open a 3-0 lead by the 20 minute mark. As Argentina was unable to score on the man advantage Hungary capitalized on one by the way of a goal by Kiss. Kis completed his hat trick to make it 5-0 for Hungary.

In the closing period Argentina scored off of a counter attack to end the shutout that Duschek had going, but Hungary scored the final goal as Dávid Szappanos found the back of the net. Duschek was name the player of the game for Hungary.

Head Coach Attila Hoffmann: We took a lot of penalties, this was the reason why we were not able to pick up the pace when we played 4 on 4. But once we were able to get things going we were able to create and take advantage of our scoring chances. We defended well and our goalie played great. We won because we played a smart and disciplined style of hockey. Slovenia a stronger team and they will be playing more of an ice hockey style much like us. If we can play with in our system and mistake free then we can surprise them.

Roster

Coaching Staff:

Hoffmann Attila – Head Coach
Peterdi Imre – Player Coach
Pap Gábor – Team manager
Illés Sándor – equipmeant manager
Marczi Ádám – equipmeant manager
László Balázs – physio
Fohl Bernadette −doctor

matches
HUNGARY-Argentina 6-1
June 26: 17:00 HUNGARY-Slovenia
June 27: 13:00 HUNGARY-New Zealand